Do Bed Bugs Hibernate? Many insects are evolved to thrive in warm weather only. During winter months, depending on the type of bug, insects may either die off or overwinter in a hibernation state where their activity slows considerably. This can often mean a welcome respite from pests in the winter, but does it

Unusual Bed Bug Hiding Places Beds and bedrooms are the most common places to spot bed bugs. They provide plenty of places for bugs to hide during the day within the sheets, the crevices of mattresses, and behind the headboard, and offer a reliable food source at night when you are consistently sleeping in

Preventing Visitors from Bringing Bed Bugs into Your Home Bed bugs often get into homes by clinging to luggage and clothing. As a result, one of the top ways that these hitchhiking pets could get into your home is when you have houseguests, especially those who have traveled from a different area to see

How to Clean When You Have a Bed Bug Infestation If you have untreated bed bugs in your home, they will eventually spread to every room. Bed bugs will not just be around your bed - including the mattress headboard and box spring - they will also spread furniture, clothing, and other belongings. For

Bed Bug Safety Tips for Your AirBnB Rental Between 2020 and 2021, most people in New York were doing very little traveling. With fewer people going in and out, most of us forgot about how, in 2019 and the years prior, bed bug infestations were becoming an increasing concern, with a large number of

What to Know About Bed Bug Treatments When you have bed bugs in your home, a bed bug treatment is almost always going to be necessary since there is a very low chance that bed bugs will leave on their own. While there are treatments available that rely on excessive heat to kill bed

How to Inspect Your Hotel Room to Avoid Bed Bugs This year is expected to see record travel numbers as people start to enjoy vacations and visit family around the world once more after the pandemic. These travels will also mean that bed bug infestations will be on the rise as these challenging pests

How Bed Bugs Can Put Your Pets at Risk Most dog and cat owners are well aware of the risks biting pets pose to their furry friends. Fleas, ticks and even mosquitoes can be anything from an irritation to a health risk when they start biting your pet. Bedbugs can also cause problems. The good

Myths and Facts About Bed Bugs and Bed Bug Control Bed bugs are seemingly everywhere lately, at least in the pest control industry. They are experiencing a resurgence after near total elimination a few decades ago. As bed bugs become more of a nuisance, the misinformation about them is spreading too. Here are some common